The Evangel

OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF FIRST FREE CHURCH

Cast Your CaresAll of Them

From Pastor Kevin

"Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."Philippians 4:6-7

Who and Whose You Are

By Pastor Kevin Labby

As a dad, you know what bugs me? I'll tell you: when I ask one of my children what the issue is, they respond, "Nothing." It's like a wall between us. I yearn for a genuine answer, not a deﬂection. Why? Because I love my children and value open communication with them. If something is bothering them, it's a concern for me too. The thought that they might

Maybe you need a reminder of how secure you are as a child of God and that you'll never lack suﬃcient grace to meet the day's challenges.

Let's take a moment to recall who you are in Christ. Here are just a few of the many beautiful things God says of you, His beloved child.

You Are a New Creation

"Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new." – 2 Corinthians 5:17

You Are Justiﬁed

"Therefore, having been justiﬁed by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ." – Romans 5:1

You Have Access to God through the Holy Spirit

First Free Women’s Conference 2024

Made New

with special guest:

Myra Dempsey

SAVE THE DATE!

Friday, October 4th & Saturday, October 5th

Be on the lookout for more information coming this fall!

(“Who and Whose You Are”, continued)

"For through Him we both have access by one Spirit to the Father." – Ephesians 2:18

You Are a Saint

"Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, To the saints who are in Ephesus, and faithful in Christ Jesus." –Ephesians 1:1

You Are God's Workmanship

"For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them." – Ephesians 2:10

You Are Free Forever From Condemnation

"There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who do not walk according to the ﬂesh, but according to the Spirit. For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has made me free from the law of sin and death." – Romans 8:1-2

You Are United With The Lord

SUMMER BLAST 2024

July 22 - 26, 2024

Summer Blast and Summer Pop are FREE, high-energy, weeklong evening events where we seek to proclaim God's love and goodness through drama, music, teaching, games, snack time, and fun! Register your 4-11 year olds now! Space is limited!

Visit myfefc.org for more information or call the church oﬃce.

"But he who is joined to the Lord is one spirit with Him." –1 Corinthians 6:17

You Are Assured That All Things Work Together for Your Good

"And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose." – Romans 8:28

You Are Christ's Friend

"No longer do I call you servants, for a servant does not know what his master is doing; but I have called you friends, for all things that I heard from My Father I have made known to you." – John 15:15

Will you face troubles today? Probably. Will you face them alone? Absolutely not.

You're loved. Don't forget it.

Pastor Kevin

(“Cast Your Cares - All of Them”, continued)

think I'd be indi ﬀ erent to their problems is a communication barrier I can't bear.

With that in mind, it's important to remember that God's counsel is not to pray about some things but all thingseverything. No concern is too small or insigniﬁcant for Him, just as no concern is too small or insigniﬁcant for a loving father. He loves you unconditionally.

As you begin a new week, remember that God is with you every step of the way. If you have a concern, He will bear it with you. Seek Him in prayer, and let his peace guard your heart and mind in Christ Jesus.